Do reality TV show contestants come from anywhere but Hoboken? Fed up with men in the Big Apple, two Hoboken women headed out to the Wild West recently, hoping to find love and appear on national TV to boot. Elissa Weinberg, 33, and Kara Hettich, 26, will appear this weekend on "Girl Meets Cowboy," a reality dating show where city slicker women contend for the affection of bona fide cowboy Phil. Their episode airs Nov. 4 at 10 pm/9c on WE tv.

Well, come on, he can't be an ugly cowboy.

"Phil was a genuinely nice, friendly and caring person who consistently checked on us girls to make sure we were comfortable," said Weinberg of the strapping cowboy. "He was just a really easygoing guy who found enjoyment in everything we did that week. Surprisingly, he wasn't as much of a 'hick' as I thought he would be. And, I don't think any of us were complaining about his great body."

"Girl Meets Cowboy" was filmed on Rainbow Trout Ranch in Antonito, Colorado. In addition for trying to win Phil's heart the women had to ditch their city slicker ways and try their hand at being a cowpoke. They camped out in the Rocky Mountains and had to complete ranch chores such as milking and branding cows, bailing hay, cleaning horse manure out of stables, riding tractors and corralling livestock. Easier said than done for two women who are more used to riding the PATH than a horse.

"I was never a fan of camping only because I have a huge fear of insects, and sleeping on the ground with rodents and insects is not my idea of a good time," said Hettich, who works for footwear designer Bruno Magli.

"We had to milk a cow, which I am still not good at, but hopefully will not have a reason to practice any time soon. Running around in cow poop was not one of the highlights, and just plain smelled," said Weinberg. "The one thing I could NOT do was brand a cow. I'm an animal lover who does not eat beef and completely against hurting anything that cannot defend themselves."

But life in the West isn't all hard work. Phil and his ladies took an old-fashioned steam train ride through New Mexico - dressed up in 19th century garb - and engaged in a risque poker game.

And Weinberg points out that perhaps dating on reality television can actually be good for one's self-esteem.

"After spending a week with the cowboy, and all the others on the ranch, it reminded me that there are men out there who can give you the compliments, honesty and attention everyone deserves. NY is such a fast-paced environment that I think that gets lost sometimes. Although I'm still the easy-going gal I've always been, my standards have been raised."

No catfights here. Elissa and Kara, still friends after competing against each other, in Church Square Park. Photo credit: Reena Rose Sibayan/Jersey Journal

So what's wrong with Hoboken men that Kara and Elissa had to fly nearly 2,000 miles away for love?

"Participating on this show opened up my mind to life other than NYC," said Hettich. "As for men here, it seems as if their career is their #1 priority. Being out west showed me that there are men out there who don't need to live a stressful life in the fast lane at our age. Twenty-something year olds that are down to earth, relaxed, and chivalrous do exist!"

Kara and Elissa competed against two other women, a New Yorker and a San Diego gal, and out of the four of them Phil had to choose only one to be his "cowgirl." How did these lovely Hoboken ladies fare? Watch Sunday night and find out!